Women in Medicine
(eBook)

How does the body work? Women in Medicine introduces kids to the field of medicine through the questions of a spunky girl. Readers will be introduced to the diverse world of medicine and the amazing work of women who have given us incredible things like a cure for malaria and a lifesaving heart surgery. From all across the globe and a variety of historical periods, the women include Dr. Helen Taussig, Xoquauhtli, Dr. Gerty Cori, Dr. Angella Ferguson, Tu Youyou, and Florence Nightingale. Designed to motivate girls to learn more about the field of medicine and see the impact one person's questions and care can have on the world, this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of scientists, science educators, and parents. Concepts covered include doctors, nurses, midwives, surgeons, medicine, the human heart, blood, the Cori Cycle, disease, treatments, the Blalock-Taussig Shunt operation, sickle cell disease, diagnoses, Artemisinin, and data collection. Part of the inspiring "Science Wide Open" series, Women in Medicine will encourage scientific inquiry in any young mind! Mary Wissinger was born in Wisconsin where she spent most of her childhood singing, reading, and daydreaming. She dove into storytelling through acting, singing, and writing (and writing and writing!). A former teacher, she can now be found at her standing desk in St. Louis, MO, writing stories that inspire curiosity about the world and connection with others. Danielle Pioli is an artist and illustrator whose mission is to inspire others to create. The idea of creating a whole universe made her fall in love with art and storytelling as a child. She hopes to spark inspiration through her art, illustrations, comics, zines, poems, songs, and more. Welcome to the wonderous world of medicine! The amazing work of women in medicine has given us incredible things like a cure for malaria and a lifesaving heart surgery. Guided by questions of an inquisitive protagonist, readers are whisked into an exploration of scientific discoveries in medicine. The engaging and accurate conversation welcomes curiosity and critical thinking. Women in Medicine will encourage scientific inquiry in any young mind!